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Take a Lenten Journey in the Stapleton Chapel Whenever you come to Fort Street, enter the Stapleton Chapel and continue your journey through prayer. Each week you will find a new prayer suggestion. Spend as much time as you like. Listen, smell, touch, see, breathe. Week of March 9Study the stained glass windows as you pray. Week of March 16Unroll the scroll and read the scripture, or read the Bible. Week of March 23Light a candle as you offer your prayers. Week of March 30Play with the stones in the water as you pray. Week of April 6Listen to the music as your prayers float out. Week of April 12Hold a palm as you pray. Donate to the Deacon's Easter Basket Project for needy families at our neighborhood schools.Bring items listed in the weekly bulletin or candy.

Ash Wednesday Service Ash Wednesday Service Lenten Season 2014 Wednesday, March 5, 2014 – 6:00 PM We begin with a simple meal of soup, crackers and bread. Please consider a donation in the amount that you might pay for a simple meal out. Donations beyond the cost of the meal will go to the Fort Street Open Door Program. Our meal will be followed by a service that will include a bible study, introduction of prayer partners for the Lenten Season and the imposition of ashes.

GA-101 GA-101 Lenten Season 2014 Sunday, March 16 – 9:15 to 10:00 AM Held in the McMillan Room Led by the Pastor Partly, a repeat for those who were unable to attend in February. Yet, new; because, our time together is guided primarily by your questions about the Presbyterian Church's General Assembly, to be held at Cobo Hall in June 2014.

Green Garage Sale Lenton Season 2014 Sunday, March 16 11:00 a.m. to Noon and Noon to 2:00 p.m. Great Hall Resale of household goods and a soup/sandwich lunch to support our Campership Fund and our summer mission trip to Heifer Ranch, Perrysville, Arkansas.

Chili Luncheon Sunday, March 23, Noon Great Hall Sponsored by Presbyterian Women as a Fundraiser To Support Their Mission Work

Special Presentation Special Presentation Sunday, March 23, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Great Hall “Family Preservation Model” for LGBTQ Youth By Mr. Jerry Peterson Director, The Ruth Ellis Center, and Dr. Dalton Connally Oakland University Sponsored by the FSPC Member Development Committee The importance in the faith community of helping to achieve a “Family Preservation Model” for LGBTQ youth.

Fifth Sunday Potluck & Fair Trade Sale Fifth Sunday Potluck & Fair Trade Sale Sunday, March 30, Noon to 1:00 p.m. Great Hall Sponsored by the Mission, Peace and Justice Committee and Coordinated by the Youth of Fort Street

Palm Sunday Palm Sunday Sunday, April 13, 10:00 a.m. Begin a week-long walk with Jesus on his way to Jerusalem and the cross. Gather at 10:00 a.m., in the Great Hall, for prayer, percussion and palm leaves, followed by the out-door procession and the triumphant entry into the sanctuary and a sea of waving palms. Help the Deacons pack Easter baskets of food and candy for needy families at local schools.

Maundy Thursday Maundy Thursday Thursday, April 17, 6:00 p.m. We begin with a simple meal of soup, crackers and bread. Please consider a donation in the amount that you might pay for a simple meal out. Donations beyond the cost of the meal will go to the Fort Street Open Door Program. Our meal will be followed by a service that will include music, meditation and communion.

Good Friday Good Friday Friday, April 18, 12:30 p.m. A service in the Chapel will include scripture readings and music. Or, for a more traditional service, you may attend one of our neighboring churches: Christ Church, 960 E. Jefferson 12:15 p.m. – Communion Mariners' Church, 170 E. Jefferson Noon to 3:00 p.m. – Psalms, Liturgy and Chorale Music Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church, 8625 Jefferson 1:00 p.m. – Reading, Music and Meditation

Easter Sunday Sunday, April 20 9:00 a.m. Breakfast in the Keely Commons 10:00 a.m.Balloon Crew in the Chapel. Children's activities begin with baby animals in the Gym. 11:00 a.m.Worship Service, with the Fort Street Chorale 12:15 p.m.Balloon Release

With Christ's Resurrection... Our Journey Ends with a New Beginning!